I’m ready to give up. I started my business 7 months ago. It was my big bold career move- to follow my dream, to start my own business, to be an entrepreneur. Since starting my business I’ve failed. A lot. A few weeks ago I thought long and hard about giving up. Let’s be real, giving up would make my life so … Read More
I got fired and I’m feeling fine
I was fired from my job last week. I packed up my desk and drove straight to my Toastmasters meeting. My fellow members were surprised to see me considering I was just fired. “What am I going to do,” I asked them, “go home and mope?” No, truly there’s nowhere else I’d rather be than in the company of my … Read More
The best lessons I learned (so far) in Toastmasters
Toastmasters is, by far, the most enjoyable and engaging professional organization I’ve had the pleasure to be part of. Every meeting I learn and grow with a lot of laughs and fun in the process! I’ve been a member of Toastmasters International for 1 1/2 years and in that time I’ve gotten so much more out of Toastmasters than I … Read More
Lifelong Learning: Live Your Best Life!
The active pursuit of knowledge and experience, called lifelong learning, is a leading cause of happiness! Lifelong learning has many benefits including: Creating opportunity Discovering solutions Building relationships Connecting to community Inspiring a better world Developing a unique identity Improving confidence Mastering new skills Nurturing positive change Realizing a better you! Essentially, personal and professional development as methods of lifelong … Read More